Determination of the Relationship Between Family and Social Support and Anxiety-Depression Levels in Liver Transplant Patients

Authors : Kezban KORAŞ SÖZEN, Neziha KARABULUT

Pages : 444-449

Doi:10.33808/clinexphealthsci.888309

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Publication Date : 2023-09-11

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The present study was conducted to determine of the relationship between family and social support and anxiety-depression levels in liver transplant patients. Methods: The Introductory Characteristics Determination Form, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(HADS);, Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(MPSSS); and Perceived Family Support Scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(PFSS); were used to question the socio-demographic characteristics of the patients. Results: When the distribution of the mean anxiety and depression scores according to their introductory characteristics of the patients was examined, it was determined that the mean score of HADS was found to be high insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(HAD-A=19.71±3.29, HAD-D=15.90±1.99);. The mean MPSSS of the patients was found to be at moderate level as 54.56±17.40; and the mean total score of the PFSS of the patients was found to be at high level as 35.77± 7.16. It was determined that family and social support was effective in reducing the depression levels after liver transplantation. Conclusions: It was found that family and social support was influential in reducing the depression levels after liver transplantation.
Keywords : Liver Transplantation, anxiety, depression, family support, social support